Housing by town in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County, Pennsylvania has 49 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $843 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $689 in 2015–2019 (+22.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Delaware Township (Mercer County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,360) and Coolspring Township the lowest ($536).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $843 (±$35)
- Households that rent
- 27.6%
- Median household income
- $59,976
- Places
- 49
Cities, towns and townships in Mercer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | $688 | 14.0% | $60,000 | $229,800 | $2,754 |
| Coolspring Township | $536 | 12.4% | $87,750 | $225,200 | $2,451 |
| Deer Creek Township | $671 | 10.2% | $78,250 | $163,700 | $1,824 |
| Delaware Township (Mercer County) | $1,360 | 15.1% | $71,765 | $189,600 | $2,056 |
| East Lackawannock Township | $880 | 6.8% | $79,643 | $207,800 | $2,062 |
| Fairview Township (Mercer County) | $923 | 19.1% | $61,375 | $259,700 | $1,877 |
| Farrell | $902 | 37.7% | $42,595 | $87,800 | $1,584 |
| Findley Township | $1,077 | 12.1% | $90,950 | $191,400 | $1,925 |
| Fredonia | $709 | 27.1% | $52,639 | $117,000 | $1,650 |
| French Creek Township | $738 | 8.4% | $77,574 | $157,000 | $1,758 |
| Greene Township (Mercer County) | $1,271 | 7.2% | $75,147 | $238,200 | $2,046 |
| Greenville | $626 | 36.5% | $52,661 | $115,100 | $1,890 |
| Grove City | $906 | 43.2% | $57,169 | $171,600 | $1,278 |
| Hempfield Township (Mercer County) | $881 | 28.2% | $49,653 | $172,600 | $2,464 |
| Hermitage | $896 | 29.5% | $70,052 | $199,500 | $2,380 |
| Jackson Center | $763 | 10.4% | $56,406 | $122,800 | $1,117 |
| Jackson Township (Mercer County) | $1,078 | 9.6% | $75,515 | $260,300 | $1,850 |
| Jamestown | $808 | 42.5% | $44,688 | $87,600 | $1,005 |
| Jefferson Township (Mercer County) | $1,300 | 6.2% | $67,500 | $164,200 | $1,883 |
| Lackawannock Township | $812 | 12.7% | $57,500 | $166,600 | $1,864 |
| Lake Township (Mercer County) | $650 | 13.8% | $56,250 | $212,000 | $2,037 |
| Liberty Township (Mercer County) | $1,072 | 12.5% | $78,906 | $233,200 | $2,105 |
| Mercer | $660 | 49.0% | $47,054 | $151,200 | $1,631 |
| Mill Creek Township (Mercer County) | $868 | 19.7% | $77,639 | $239,800 | $2,346 |
| New Lebanon | $850 | 19.0% | $51,250 | $163,200 | $1,271 |
| New Vernon Township | $957 | 15.9% | $68,250 | $211,800 | $1,767 |
| Otter Creek Township | $1,080 | 7.2% | $43,750 | $111,100 | $1,659 |
| Perry Township (Mercer County) | $800 | 15.9% | $60,250 | $164,600 | $1,422 |
| Pine Township (Mercer County) | $831 | 6.0% | $94,223 | $284,700 | $2,466 |
| Pymatuning Township | $698 | 20.0% | $54,574 | $119,300 | $1,639 |
| Salem Township (Mercer County) | $638 | 17.2% | $54,375 | $179,900 | $1,450 |
| Sandy Creek Township | $900 | 11.3% | $60,313 | $157,300 | $1,448 |
| Sandy Lake | $751 | 37.1% | $83,875 | $177,300 | $1,821 |
| Sandy Lake Township | $788 | 9.1% | $61,458 | $169,400 | $1,663 |
| Sharon | $827 | 47.0% | $45,670 | $78,800 | $1,807 |
| Sharpsville | $835 | 39.4% | $51,439 | $121,300 | $2,106 |
| Sheakleyville | $725 | 26.8% | $73,542 | $86,700 | $756 |
| Shenango Township (Mercer County) | $896 | 19.4% | $70,139 | $188,900 | $2,203 |
| South Pymatuning Township | $870 | 15.3% | $77,614 | $180,700 | $2,337 |
| Springfield Township (Mercer County) | $1,026 | 19.7% | $76,786 | $238,700 | $1,984 |
| Stoneboro | $847 | 28.7% | $50,625 | $112,700 | $1,063 |
| Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County) | $690 | 16.4% | $62,000 | $157,400 | $1,357 |
| West Middlesex | $713 | 14.4% | $89,667 | $158,100 | $2,017 |
| West Salem Township | $1,203 | 18.7% | $54,688 | $159,400 | $1,732 |
| Wheatland | $613 | 40.9% | $40,536 | $67,700 | $1,190 |
| Wilmington Township (Mercer County) | $926 | 20.0% | $85,288 | $265,100 | $2,482 |
| Wolf Creek Township | $1,143 | 6.1% | $67,011 | $245,100 | $2,009 |
| Worth Township (Mercer County) | $833 | 11.0% | $81,042 | $193,600 | $1,518 |
Unincorporated communities in Mercer County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Heights | $700 | 31.5% | $51,181 | $111,700 | $1,619 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
How the places in Mercer County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Mercer County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 270 | 249 | 1,100 | 1,013 | 108,568 | 16 of 16 |
| 2024 | 270 | 248 | 971 | 892 | 108,888 | 16 of 16 |
| 2025 | 169 | 169 | 764 | 762 | 100,270 | 13 of 16 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mercer County recorded 169 violent and 764 property crimes, 169 and 762 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 94% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Mercer County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Mercer County | 37,132 | 28 | 201 |
| Hermitage Police Department | 16,857 | 26 | 228 |
| Sharon Police Department | 12,649 | 64 | 151 |
| Grove City Police Department | 7,717 | 5 | 32 |
| Greenville Police Department | 5,441 | 13 | 36 |
| Shenango Township Police Department, Mercer County | 4,186 | 3 | 9 |
| Farrell Police Department | 4,114 | — | — |
| Sharpsville Police Department | 4,098 | 8 | 19 |
| Hempfield Township Police Department, Mercer County | 3,610 | 14 | 59 |
| Pymatuning Township Police Department | 2,992 | 6 | 15 |
| South Pymatuning Township Police Department | 2,560 | 2 | 9 |
| Mercer Police Department | 1,907 | — | — |
| Jefferson Township Police Department, Mercer County | 1,841 | 0 | 4 |
| Stoneboro Police Department | 917 | — | — |
| Sandy Lake Police Department | 626 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Mercer County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16125 | 17,178 | $786 | $150,200 | $54,787 | 28.5% |
| 16148 | 16,545 | $899 | $197,900 | $70,490 | 29.1% |
| 16127 | 15,117 | $910 | $213,700 | $72,429 | 24.8% |
| 16146 | 12,936 | $827 | $78,800 | $45,670 | 47.0% |
| 16137 | 12,490 | $680 | $187,000 | $71,250 | 19.7% |
| 16150 | 6,856 | $842 | $148,200 | $56,334 | 29.6% |
| 16142 | 5,522 | $874 | $226,300 | $84,205 | 22.3% |
| 16159 | 4,455 | $880 | $178,000 | $69,391 | 19.8% |
| 16121 | 4,199 | $902 | $87,800 | $42,595 | 37.7% |
| 16145 | 2,660 | $767 | $180,100 | $67,321 | 18.7% |
| 16154 | 2,539 | $521 | $167,000 | $57,870 | 3.4% |
| 16153 | 2,234 | $853 | $149,300 | $63,750 | 20.1% |
| 16130 | 1,810 | $837 | $153,900 | $58,750 | 13.8% |
| 16124 | 1,462 | $790 | $171,500 | $55,455 | 17.4% |
| 16133 | 1,425 | $921 | $201,200 | $76,713 | 14.6% |
| 16161 | 819 | $613 | $67,700 | $40,536 | 40.9% |
| 16114 | 579 | $482 | $200,000 | $69,500 | 10.9% |
| 16311 | 421 | $763 | $137,500 | $70,938 | 4.5% |
| 16113 | 358 | $688 | $224,400 | $60,000 | 15.4% |
| 16151 | 52 | — | $88,300 | $73,958 | 28.6% |
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Questions about Mercer County
What is the crime rate in Mercer County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mercer County recorded 169 violent and 762 property crimes per 100,000 residents (169 violent and 764 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mercer County has the highest rent?
Delaware Township (Mercer County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,360 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mercer County has the lowest rent?
Coolspring Township has the lowest median gross rent, $536 (±$447) a month.
What is the median rent in Mercer County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Mercer County is $843 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mercer County, PA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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